Traffic law enforcement Flashcards
What action should an officer take if a driver’s license is seized during a traffic stop?
The officer should state in the narrative of the Uniform Citation that the license was seized.
How should officers handle seized driver’s licenses before the end of their shift?
Officers shall deliver the seized driver’s licenses to Central Records before the end of their shift.
Where should a seized driver’s license be attached by the officer?
The officer should attach the license to the Uniform Citation or to the photocopy of the Uniform Citation.
What should officers do with seized driver’s licenses at the conclusion of court proceedings?
Officers may book a driver’s license into evidence, but it must be released or turned in to Central Records.
How are suspended or revoked driver’s licenses disposed of by Central Records?
Central Records will dispose of the licenses in a manner consistent with Department of Transportation policies.
What authority do officers have regarding seized registration plates with a cancelled number?
Officers have the authority to seize a registration plate bearing a cancelled number per KRS 186.181.
What must an officer do after locating a cancelled registration plate during a traffic stop?
The officer should remove the plate from the vehicle and seize the cancelled registration plate.
What action must be taken by an officer when removing a registration plate from a vehicle?
The officer must write ‘Cancelled plate’ on the back of the plate with a permanent marker.
What should an officer do with a seized registration plate before the end of their shift?
The officer should deliver the plate to Central Records and place it in the cancelled plate box before the end of their shift.
What is the officer’s responsibility regarding seized registration plates after booking them into evidence?
It is the officer’s responsibility to have the plate forwarded to Central Records at the conclusion of the case.
When may a Courtesy Stop section be completed?
To notify a motorist when they appear lost, need vehicle maintenance item, or have loose items on the vehicle.
What is the purpose of completing the Vehicle Investigation section?
To notify a motorist that they or an occupant match a subject sought by the department, or their vehicle is similar to one involved in criminal activity.
Under what circumstances may the Warning Notice (Form #343) be used as an FI?
It may be used as an FI by checking the box for such in the lower right corner, but should not be used in conjunction with a Uniform Citation.
What information is required for Central Records to process a Uniform Citation?
Assigned case number, nearest cross street or numerical address, all vehicle information, proper violation code, and proper KRS number or Code of Ordinances number.
How should officers sign the Uniform Citation?
They should sign at least their first and middle initial followed by their last name, employee number, and assignment. Nicknames are not acceptable.
When should on-duty officers turn in Uniform Citations and Warning Notices?
Prior to the end of the shift. Off-duty officers should turn them in upon return to normal duty and not retain beyond three days.
What should officers do when encountering violators operating on a suspended or revoked license?
Effort should be made to confirm the status. Physical arrest is not ordinarily allowed unless the offender won’t appear in court.
Who can conduct a blood draw for adults using the KSP Blood Collection Kit?
Community Corrections personnel or hospital personnel at UK Good Samaritan Hospital/UK Chandler Hospital.
When is the blood draw by hospital personnel mandatory for adults?
When the blood draw is requested at Community Corrections.
What is mandatory for obtaining a blood test for adults at Community Corrections?
Completing the booking process.
What is the responsibility of officers requesting a blood test?
To witness the collection of samples while the blood draw is completed.
How should the KSP Blood Collection Kits be handled by officers after use?
Mail the kits with the pre-paid mailing label before the end of the officer’s shift.
How can investigating officers access the KSP Lab report results?
Via the KSP web portal Barcode Evidence and Statistical Tracking (BEAST) system.
What must officers inform offenders of regarding blood tests at the offender’s expense?
The right to have tests conducted at the offender’s expense if requested.
What must be documented if an offender does not want a blood test at their expense?
It should be documented on the Implied Consent Warning.
What is the responsibility of the officer if the offender wants a blood test at their expense?
Transport the offender to the local hospital of the offender’s choosing.
What is the purpose of a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation?
To identify drug impairment in individuals post-arrest.
How long does a typical DRE evaluation take to complete?
Approximately one hour.
What aspects of an individual does a DRE evaluate during the assessment?
Appearance, behavior, vital signs, automatic responses, psychophysical tests, coordination, etc.
Who designates a BOSO supervisor to serve as the department’s DRE coordinator?
The BOSO assistant chief.
What responsibilities does the DRE coordinator have within the Traffic Section?
Maintain, update DEC roster, coordinate training for DRE certified officers, maintain related records.
How can an officer request the assistance of a DRE?
Notify E911 on the radio and request the assistance of an on-duty DRE.
What is the process if no DRE is on duty when their assistance is required?
Request E911 to follow procedures to call out a DRE.
What tasks must officers perform for DUI detection and pre-arrest screening?
Recognize specific driving behaviors, note observations leading to suspicion, exercise caution, etc.
What is required prior to initiating a stop for a potentially impaired driver?
Notify E911 on the radio of location and vehicle registration number.
Who is responsible for proper disposal of damaged printed Uniform Citations?
Desk employees will forward them to the Central Records supervisor.
Where are the damaged printed Uniform Citations entered for accountability?
Control numbers are entered into the Kentucky State Police database.
Where is the last copy of the printed Uniform Citation maintained?
It is maintained on file within the Central Records Unit based on retention schedule.
To whom are all remaining copies of the Uniform Citation forwarded?
They are forwarded to the Court Liaison for delivery to the District Court Clerk’s Office.
Who shall conduct Uniform Citation audits as necessary?
The Central Records Unit supervisor or designee.
Who must respond to correspondence concerning unaccounted for Uniform Citations?
Officers must respond to all such correspondence.
What is the primary objective of the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Traffic Offenders Enforcement program?
To reduce alcohol and/or drug-impaired driving incidents.
What is the purpose of utilizing radar units in areas with unsafe speeds?
To encourage voluntary compliance with traffic laws and reduce injury collisions.
Which unit is responsible for coordinating annual checks of radar units?
The Technical Services Unit.
When is boxing in an unaware suspect considered permissible?
In extreme circumstances.
How should an officer notify E911 of a stop according to the notes?
By voice transmission on the radio.
What actions are recommended to notify the driver of the suspect vehicle of the stop intent?
Utilize emergency lights, siren, and PA system if necessary.
What should the officer do with the department vehicle in relation to the suspect vehicle during a stop?
Offset the department vehicle behind at a safe distance.
What directions should the officer give using the PA system during a stop?
Turning off the car, displaying hands, exiting the vehicle, and others as needed.
What form should an officer complete to report a driver to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for review?
Medical Review Affidavit (KY Form TC 94-182).
What reasons are mentioned in the notes for reporting drivers to the Medical Review Board Office?
Driving erratically or in a dangerous manner, experiencing blackouts, loss of consciousness, or seizures.
How can the Medical Review Affidavit be forwarded to the Medical Review Board Office?
By mailing, emailing, or faxing to the specified addresses.
Is notarization required on the completed Medical Review Affidavit according to the notes?
No, it is not required.
Who is the records custodian of the Medical Review Affidavit mentioned in the notes?
The Medical Review Board Office.
What is the purpose of G.O. 1992-02J Traffic Law Enforcement?
To provide guidelines for uniform traffic law enforcement actions.
According to the policy, what does uniform traffic enforcement aim to achieve?
Voluntary compliance with traffic laws and regulations.
What is encouraged regarding officer discretion in enforcing traffic laws?
Officer discretion is encouraged based on circumstances and experience.
When can Warning Notices be used instead of physical arrests or citations?
In cases of inadvertent violations or when circumstances warrant.
What are some alternatives to enforcement actions for traffic law violations?
Alternatives include warnings, citations, and E-Courtesy Notices.
List some examples of traffic law violations subject to uniform enforcement.
Examples include DUI, speed violations, equipment violations, and collisions.
What forms and equipment are officers required to have during duty hours?
Officers must have necessary forms and equipment for traffic enforcement.
Why is caution advised during traffic stops according to the guidelines?
Caution is advised due to unknown and high-risk situations.
What factors should officers consider when making traffic stops?
Consider prevailing traffic, roadway conditions, and safety of all parties.
When are officers discouraged from making traffic stops in non-emergency vehicles?
Unless there is an immediate threat of death or serious injury, or it’s a felony.
What effort should officers make before taking any enforcement action during a traffic stop?
Officers should identify themselves as sworn officers to the violator.
What should officers do in case of MDC or printer failure?
Maintain printed Uniform Citations as backup.
When should officers make a backup copy of E-citations?
After giving a copy to the violator.
What is the requirement for printing E-citations?
Officers should use department-approved printers only.
What should officers do before downloading electronic citation numbers?
Complete appropriate training.
What is the responsibility of supervisors regarding Uniform Citations?
Review for accuracy and completeness.
How should supervisors ensure accuracy of issued citations?
By conducting audits and reviewing records.
How are Warning Notices entered into the department’s records management system?
For analysis purposes.
What should officers do if a printed Uniform Citation is lost or stolen?
Report it to their immediate supervisor.
How should officers handle voided Uniform Citations?
Sign, date, and write VOID before turning it in.
When should the officer read the Implied Consent Warning to the offender?
Before requesting the offender to submit to any evidential tests.
What must the officer inform the offender of before the evidential test?
The law only, and not offer any advice.
How much time should the officer permit the offender to contact an attorney?
10-15 minutes after reading the Implied Consent Warning.
What happens if the offender’s attorney arrives in time to view the test?
The attorney can observe the test if they arrive on time.
When should officers conduct the test requested by the officer?
Only if the offender agrees to take it.
What constitutes test refusal?
When the offender refuses, by word or act, to take a test.
What should be noted if the offender fails to take any requested tests?
Test refusal on the Uniform Citation and electronic report.
When may a blood test be required in addition to or in lieu of a breath test?
When officers believe there is impairment by a substance not detected by a breath test.
Where are adult breath tests located?
Community Corrections.
What should the officer do before a juvenile breath test?
Remove all adult prisoners from the holding area while the juvenile is there.
What should the officer do if a deficient sample is printed on the breath test record?
Offer a blood test if the offender can’t provide an adequate breath sample.
For how long should the offender be observed at the test site before a breath test?
At least 20 minutes.
How should funds be delivered to the hospital?
Reasonable accommodations should be made - no transportation to banks or ATMs.
What is the protocol for offenders contacting their personal physician?
Offenders can make a phone call for the physician to meet them at a local hospital.
What action should be taken after the investigation of an adult offender is complete?
Turn the adult offender over to Community Corrections personnel.
What should be done with DUI arrests in terms of logging?
All DUI arrests must be logged into the master log at Community Corrections.
What is required for documentation of evidence during an investigation?
The officer must thoroughly document all evidence gathered.
When is the Collision Reconstruction Unit responsible for handling blood draw requests?
The CRU is responsible for blood draw requests at specific collision scenes.
What is the role of all on-duty officers and safety officers in terms of parking violations?
Enforce parking violations by issuing parking citations to illegally parked vehicles.
How should employees download KyOPS E-citation numbers?
Employees may only download KyOPS E-citation numbers to their assigned MDC or desktop computer.
What action should be taken if an MDC or desktop computer is lost?
Report the incident to the immediate supervisor by memorandum and forward E-citation numbers for cancellation.
What should be done when voiding E-citations?
Include name, employee number, date, time, reason for voiding, and new citation numbers in the comments.
When is it acceptable to void an E-citation?
No E-citation may be voided once a copy has been given to the violator.
How are E-citations verified for completeness?
E-citations shall be checked for completeness by the officer’s immediate supervisor.
What action should be taken if an E-citation has incorrect information and has been issued?
Contact the County Attorney’s Office to request the citation be amended.
How should officers handle correspondence concerning unaccounted E-citations?
Officers shall be required to respond to all correspondence concerning E-citations that cannot be accounted for.
What is required of officers regarding E-citations on duty days?
Officers shall verify that all E-citations they have submitted are moved to the ‘accepted’ folder in KyOPS.
What is the procedure for officers going on leave or departing from the department in relation to E-citations?
Officers shall verify E-citation status prior to departure, ensuring they are moved to the ‘accepted’ folder.
Who is prohibited from enforcing any fire lane on private property?
Department officers and safety officers.
What are the markings of loading zones within fire lanes in shopping centers?
Conspicuously marked with a metal sign and curbing or pavement painted white.
Can department officers or safety officers cite vehicles using loading zones improperly?
No, they cannot cite vehicles using loading zones improperly.
Under what circumstances can unoccupied vehicles parked in fire lanes be impounded?
In situations deemed extraordinary by the officer or safety officer.
Which statute covers handicapped parking violations for vehicles with plates or placards for persons with a disability?
KRS 189.459.
For how long can a vehicle with handicapped designation plates or placards park in excess of the legal parking period?
For a period of two (2) hours.
Can vehicles parked in violation of KRS 189.459 be towed under ordinary circumstances?
No, vehicles parked in violation shall only be cited under ordinary circumstances.
Who is authorized to cause illegally parked vehicles in handicapped slots to be removed and impounded?
Any police officer or safety officer of the urban county government or parking control officer.
What should officers do when leaving a Uniform Citation with a parked vehicle?
Complete only the ORI number and registered owner’s name in the ‘OFFENDER/VIOLATOR’ section.
Who is responsible for coordinating parking citation hearing notifications?
Central Records will coordinate all parking citation hearing notifications.
When is an officer required to attend a parking citation hearing?
If a parking citation hearing involves a vehicle being impounded.
What are officers required to submit if not attending a parking citation hearing?
Officers must submit a notarized statement at least three (3) days prior to the hearing date.
What must be present for an offense in fire lane enforcement?
The zone or lane must be conspicuously marked and painted yellow.
In fire lane enforcement, can the occupant of the vehicle affect citation decisions?
Whether a vehicle is occupied in a fire lane should not be a factor.
What should be documented when the vehicle stops?
Document the time the driver ceased operation of the vehicle.
What should officers do to comply with the two-hour time limit for testing?
Monitor time to attempt compliance with the two-hour time limit.
What tests should officers administer to suspect an impaired driver?
Request the driver participate in approved field sobriety tests.
What must officers keep in mind when using the Preliminary Breath Test (PBT)?
The officer shall attempt to determine if it has been at least 15 minutes since the driver last had alcohol.
What is recommended if impairment is suspected but the vehicle was not observed in motion?
The officer should conduct a DUI investigation.
What should officers do when formulating an arrest decision?
Base the decision on evidence accumulated during the investigation.
What procedures should officers follow when making a DUI arrest?
Handcuff and search the offender, refer to Miranda warnings, handle the vehicle, arrange transportation, and ensure processing.
When should the offender be transported for evidential testing?
The offender should be transported within two hours of the time they stopped operating the vehicle.
In what scenario is it necessary to contact the CDW when arresting a juvenile for DUI?
The officer needs to contact the CDW if the juvenile is under 16 years of age.
What precautions and procedures are required for felony stops and high-risk stops?
Additional precautions and procedures are required for felony stops and high-risk stops.
Define a felony stop in traffic law enforcement.
A traffic stop where occupants are sought for a felony offense or match a suspect vehicle description.
Explain what a high-risk stop entails.
A traffic stop where occupants are suspected of involvement in violence or posing increased danger.
What information should the officer provide when initiating a felony stop?
The officer should provide location, direction, vehicle details, reason for stop, weapons involved, etc.
How should the officer coordinate with the backup officer during a high-risk stop?
The officer should coordinate the general termination point of the stop with the backup officer.
Why should traffic stops be conducted away from large concentrations of people during felony stops?
To minimize risks and ensure public safety during the stop.
What type of citation is issued to all-terrain vehicles not registered for highway use?
Uniform Citation
According to the course notes, what should officers do before initiating a traffic stop?
Notify E911 on the radio by voice transmission
Under what circumstances should a traffic stop not require the issuance of a Uniform Citation?
When the motorist or a passenger has serious injuries or a medical emergency
What is the radio disposition code for issuing a Warning Notice?
Code 9A
When should officers use Code 4 to clear a traffic stop?
When no Uniform Citation, E-Courtesy Notice, or Warning Notice was issued due to emergency circumstances
What should officers utilize if no citation or notice was issued during a traffic stop?
Code 4
What should plainclothes officers wear during traffic stops to identify themselves to other officers?
Department approved ball cap and ‘POLICE’ florescent wrist strap.
When are officers encouraged to utilize the spotlight and emergency lights during traffic stops?
During nighttime traffic stops.
What type of stops are considered unknown risk stops?
All traffic stops other than felony stops or high risk stops.
How should officers initiate an unknown risk traffic stop?
Notify E911, activate emergency equipment, and make contact with the violator.
What should officers do when communicating with violators during traffic stops?
Greet them, explain the reason for the stop, ask for documentation, issue warning or citation.
What is the key instruction for officers during traffic stops regarding control?
Maintain control of the situation at all times and be aware of dangers.
What specialized training do officers receive for detecting impaired drivers?
DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
What additional training do officers get when significant changes occur in KRS procedures?
SFST in-service or roll call refresher training
What does ARIDE training prepare officers to do related to impaired driving incidents?
Observe, identify, and articulate observable signs of drug impairment
Who certifies officers as Drug Recognition Experts (DREs)?
The International Association of Chiefs of Police
What skills do DREs possess in detecting and identifying persons under the influence of drugs?
Detecting and identifying drug impairment
Where do DREs conduct their evaluations?
In a controlled environment, typically at Community Corrections
